The Semiconductor Talent Outlook: Benchmarking Immigration and Workforce Planning Across the U.S. and Canada

Join Fragomen’s Semiconductor Industry Group for an interactive webcast exploring evolving immigration developments in the United States and Canada and what they mean for talent acquisition, retention, mobility and long-term workforce planning in the semiconductor industry.

As semiconductor companies continue to compete for highly specialized talent, employers must understand how shifting immigration policies and regulatory developments may influence where and how they recruit, deploy and retain critical employees. Fragomen Partners Haseena Enu, Karine Wenger and Julie Lessard will examine key developments across the United States and Canada and offer practical guidance for building more agile, resilient talent programs.

Throughout the presentation, attendees will be invited to participate in live, anonymous polling to benchmark their organizations’ priorities, challenges and practices against those of their industry peers. Results will be shared during the webcast to provide real-time industry insights and help inform the discussion.

Discussion topics will include:

• U.S. Immigration Developments: Recent and proposed changes affecting international student talent, duration of status, and practical training opportunities, with a focus on compliance, recruitment and sponsorship.
• The Canadian Immigration Landscape: Key developments affecting employers’ ability to recruit, relocate and retain talent in Canada.
• Cross-Border Talent Mobility: How U.S. and Canadian immigration pathways can support broader hiring, mobility and long-term business needs.
• Agility and Risk Management: Practical approaches to responding to policy changes, addressing talent gaps and maintaining business continuity.

The session will also include a live audience Q&A and is designed for in-house legal, HR, global mobility and talent acquisition professionals supporting the semiconductor industry.

We look forward to having you join us.